Despicable Me 2

2013 3D computer-animated film by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud
Movie film Q637212
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Despicable Me 2

Summary

Despicable Me 2 is a film[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Despicable Me 2 received the Annie Award[3].
  • Despicable Me 2's instance of is recorded as film[4].
  • Despicable Me 2's instance of is recorded as animated film[5].
  • Despicable Me 2 was directed by Pierre Coffin[6].
  • Despicable Me 2 was directed by Chris Renaud[7].
  • Cinco Paul wrote the screenplay for Despicable Me 2[8].
  • Ken Daurio wrote the screenplay for Despicable Me 2[9].
  • Despicable Me 2's composer is recorded as Pharrell Williams[10].
  • Despicable Me 2's composer is recorded as Heitor Pereira[11].
  • Despicable Me 2's genre is comedy film[12].
  • Despicable Me 2's genre is adventure film[13].
  • Despicable Me 2's genre is science fiction film[14].
  • Despicable Me 2's genre is family film[15].
  • Despicable Me 2 followed Despicable Me[16].
  • Despicable Me 2 was followed by Despicable Me 3[17].
  • Despicable Me 2 was produced by Chris Meledandri[18].
  • Despicable Me 2 was produced by Janet Healy[19].
  • Among the performers on Despicable Me 2 was Heitor Pereira[20].
  • Despicable Me 2's part of the series is recorded as Despicable Me[21].
  • Despicable Me 2's part of the series is recorded as list of Illumination films[22].
  • Despicable Me 2's production company is recorded as Illumination[23].
  • The original language of Despicable Me 2 was English[24].
  • Despicable Me 2's Commons category is recorded as Despicable Me 2[25].
  • Despicable Me 2's soundtrack release is recorded as Despicable Me 2 – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack[26].
  • Despicable Me 2 was distributed by video on demand[27].

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Authorship and Creation

Among the performers on Despicable Me 2 was Heitor Pereira[20]. Producers include Chris Meledandri[18] and Janet Healy[19]. Directors include Pierre Coffin[6] and Chris Renaud[7]. Screenwriters include Cinco Paul[8] and Ken Daurio[9].

Publication

Publication dates include June 5, 2013[28], June 26, 2013[29], July 3, 2013[30], and July 4, 2013[31]. The original language of Despicable Me 2 was English[24]. Genres include comedy film[12], adventure film[13], science fiction film[14], and family film[15]. Series this is part of include Despicable Me[21] and list of Illumination films[22]. Recorded distribution format include video on demand[27] and theatrical release[32].

Subject and Themes

Series this is part of include Despicable Me[21] and list of Illumination films[22].

Reception

Despicable Me 2 received the Annie Award[3]. Reviews include 7.4/10[33], 6.7/10[34], 75%[35], and 62/100[36].

Adaptations and Inspiration

Despicable Me 2 followed Despicable Me[16]. It was followed by Despicable Me 3[17].

Why It Matters

Despicable Me 2 has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

What awards did Despicable Me 2 receive?

Honors received include Annie Award[3].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [4] . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . Swedish Film Database. Retrieved . bcdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Swedish Film Database. Retrieved . bcdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Swedish Film Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Swedish Film Database. Retrieved . bcdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Swedish Film Database. Retrieved . bcdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Swedish Film Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Swedish Film Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [32] . wikidata.org.
  27. [33] . wikidata.org.
  28. [34] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [35] . wikidata.org.
  30. [36] . wikidata.org.
  31. [28] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  32. [29] . wikidata.org.
  33. [30] . IMDb. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  34. [31] . IMDb. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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